Best Bootstrap Connect Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 241: BREAKTHROUGH | Why You Must Cast Your Net AGAIN to Unlock Your Personal Blessings | MANNA MASHUP a soul food collection ❖ 241 1:19:18

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"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." — Marcel Proust You've waited long enough for that promise. Are you ready to cast your net again? ✨ Episode Highlights 🎣 Believing in the One with Breakfast Waiting: We use the story of Peter casting his net again to show you what it takes to have ignited…

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Episode 240: BEYOND SUNDAY: How to End Spiritual Malnutrition in Your Life with D'wayne J. Louard ❖ 240 1:06:26

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If your spiritual health crumbled when the last storm hit, Pastor D'wayne Louard reveals the 3 clear signs you're running on empty and the one divine technology that changes everything. SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Prayer is Responsibility: Stop treating prayer as a religious routine; embrace it as the conversational responsibility God gave you to…

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How Xaver Lehmann Recovered from Burnout After a $60 M Startup Exit 58:52

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He sold his AI startup for $60 million — and fell apart. In this raw and powerful conversation, Xaver Lehmann, co-founder and former CEO of e-bot7, opens up about burnout, loss, and recovery after one of Europe’s biggest AI exits. What happens when you achieve everything you ever wanted — and it breaks you? 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: – Ho…

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Bootstrapping a Tech Agency in the age of AI 1:20:10

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After a busy summer, I Think Tomorrow is back and we are having an informal conversation about what it's like to build a tech agency from the ground up. From working with AI and new technologies to the challenges of selling your own expertise, this conversation digs deep into the emotional and practical realities of bootstrapping, finding your firs…

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How to Start a Company in Germany — The LegalTech & Fintech Revolution 50:52

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Starting a company in Germany used to mean paperwork, notaries, and patience. But now, a new wave of LegalTech and Fintech innovation is tearing down bureaucracy for founders — and turning incorporation into a digital-first experience. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Alexander Müller (Holvi) and Felix Gerlach (Beglaubigt.de) to e…

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Episode 239: From Bootstrap to Beloved: Redefining Purpose When You're Forced to Surrender with Tanya Prince ❖ 239 52:06

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"The beautiful thing about going through crisis is that you're forced to pause. The Lord uses those experiences to burn everything away that’s not necessary and needed in our life and leaves us really clinging to Him." —Tanya Prince SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Your "Rubble" is Sacred Ground: The moments of absolute failure are where true faith be…

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Flow State Rituals for Founders: Deep Work, Distraction Hacks & AI Focus 47:44

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In this episode, Steven Puri, CEO of The Sukha Company and former Hollywood VFX executive (Independence Day, Godzilla, Transformers Prime), shares the rituals, behavioral frameworks, and AI-powered systems he uses to help founders reach deep work in distraction-heavy environments. Steven’s journey from blockbuster sets to startup leadership reveals…

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Episode 238: Exclusive Access Doesn't Mean Elusive | Unlocking Supernatural Wisdom to Rewrite Your Life ❖ 238 30:32

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"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”—Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive Access is Available: The door to God's heart is always open. Access is not hierarchical or based on performance; it’s an inheritance given by grace through Jesus. Authenticity…

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Flow State for Startup Founders: Deep Work That Actually Ships 51:12

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Steven Puri, co-founder/CEO of Sukha, shares the flow state for startup founders playbook: body doubling, the coffee-shop effect, chronotype time-blocking, demo-first standups, and outcome-based leadership. You’ll learn how to beat the 22-minute context switching tax, design deep-work rituals for remote teams, and build a best-idea-wins culture tha…

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German Startup News Sept 2025: Deep Tech, VC Surge, Fintech & Big Fundings 28:47

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In this September 2025 wrap-up, hosts Jörn “Joe” Menninger and Chris Fahrenbach break down the signals that actually matter for B2B operators: where capital is flowing, how deep tech is commercializing, and what shifting regulatory winds mean for product, go-to-market, and hiring. Expect fast, factual coverage of German startups, Swiss and Austrian…

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Episode 237: ENCOURAGEMENT | The Transformative Power of Personal Stories | MANNA MASHUP a soul food collection ❖ 237 1:17:06

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You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself. –Alan Alda EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Confront the Source of Doubt: When you question if your prayers are working, stop and ask, "Who told me it wasn't working?" The answer is fear, and your perf…

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Episode 236: How God and You Celebrate YOU: In a World that is Distracted and Oblivious ❖ 236 30:18

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You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." — Rumi, 13th-century Persian Sufi mystic, poet, and scholar. SHOW NOTES 🎙️ Episode Highlights Divine Delight vs. Worldly Approval: Your intrinsic worth is established by God's choice to "take great delight in you," an unconditional joy that completely overrides the world's distra…

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German Startup News Sept 2025: $2.3B AI Unicorn, N26 Crisis & Climate Tech 21:32

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Berlin’s AI unicorn skyrocketed from $350M to $2.3B in valuation in just months. Meanwhile, fintech giant N26 faces its most severe governance crisis yet, as its co-founder CEO steps down after regulatory pressure. And Europe’s climate tech sector is booming with mega-funding rounds, including a record €825M hydrogen allocation. This is your Septem…

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Salt-Free Water Softener: How AQON PURE Bootstrapped a Cleantech Startup 49:55

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What if fixing hard water could also save energy and rivers? That’s the question Maximilian Wilk, Co-Founder & CEO of AQON PURE, set out to answer. His team developed a salt-free water softener that prevents limescale, lowers energy bills, and avoids the chloride pollution caused by traditional salt-based systems. In this episode of Startuprad.io, …

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Episode 235: The GOSPEL of IMMORTALITY : Michael C. King on Living a "Curious" Faith ❖ 235 1:04:37

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"If the thief is for death, loss, and destruction, but Jesus is after life, it is elsewhere said that death is an enemy. We're seeing that's the work of the thief. Then Jesus is only about life. That's all he's ever been about." —Michael C. King SHOW NOTES Episode Highlights Death is an enemy: Do not be complacent with death or decay in any form. J…

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Episode 234: Having PEACE | stories of Triggers, Trust and Taming the Inner Life | MANNA MASHUP a soul food collection ❖ 234 1:12:34

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"Peace is not something you wish for; it’s something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away." — Robert Fulghum EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Peace Requires Surrender: True peace is achieved when we surrender our need to be right in favor of living in a state of peace, both with God and with others. The Power of Understandin…

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Episode 233: BEYOND REACTION: Don't Underestimate the Kindness of God ❖ 233 39:18

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"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." — Martin Luther King Jr. SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS You can be spiritually brave without being spiritually venomous. True power is found in choosing love over fear. A "Clarence" mentality—steadfast, kind, and traditional—is the spiritual antidote to a chaotic world. "Keep Y…

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Agentic AI for SaaS: Multi-Agent Playbooks, Pricing Agents & EU AI Act Trust 56:20

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Dashboards don’t decide. Agents do. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sit down with Jennifer Grün, Senior Specialist for Generative AI & ML at AWS, to explore how agentic AI is rewriting the rules of SaaS. Instead of static dashboards and brittle automations, SaaS is moving toward agents that reason, plan, and act—delivering outcomes like churn …

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Episode 232: Hope The Lifeline We Need Now | MANNA MASHUP soul food collection ❖ 232 1:05:38

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“With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Episode Highlights Hope as a Lifeline: The episode frames hope not as a passive wish, but as an active, vital force—a lifeline that is more essential now than ever before. The Power of Spiritual Truth in History: The discussion explores…

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Episode 231: The Secret PASSWORD in God | a Listener Comment ❖ 231 32:10

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"The true password is not a secret. It's a person." —Kristen Wambach SHOW NOTES Episode Highlights Doubt vs. Proof: Our desire for a "password" can be a way of trying to control God, rather than trusting in Him. Jesus Is the Password: The true password isn’t a secret; it’s a person, Jesus, who has been openly revealed as the way to God. Praise Is a…

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AI Monetization Strategy: From POC to Proof of Value with AWS 1:00:14

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POC is dead. Proof of Value is the new standard for AI startups. In this episode, AWS’s Jennifer Grün reveals the AI monetization strategy that separates demos from businesses. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: – Why hybrid pricing models (subscriptions + credits) outperform per-seat SaaS in AI – How to replace Proof of Concept with Proof of Value…

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Episode 230: The Alabaster Box of CHANGE | MANNA MASHUP: a Soul Food Collection ❖ 230 1:19:09

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"We can change. We can allow our spirits, our bodies, our souls to embrace change." —Kristen Wambach MANNA MASHUP HIGHLIGHTS Change as a Spiritual Journey: Seasons of change, whether difficult or exciting, are opportunities for Christian spiritual growth. They can lead us into the very answers we've been praying for. The Power of Worship: Mary's an…

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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News 29:00

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What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …

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Episode 229: Resilience and Faith: The Journey of a Single Mom with Gail Showalter ❖ 229 51:56

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"The strongest women I’ve met are single mothers. Their resilience is a testament to what courage looks like in real life." – Gail Showalter SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Gail's journey as a single mom showcases resilience and faith. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Single mothers can find support through community and education…

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The Only 5 Ways to Build & Scale a Home Service Business in 2025 | Scott Slate 1:08:29

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Want to build a $3M+ home service business — even if you're starting from scratch? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Scott Slate, a 28-year industry veteran who’s helped scale dozens of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the U.S. We break down what works right now — from hiring and training, to increasing your comp…

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DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europe’s Hydrogen Bet 21:33

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Berlin’s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in €825M hydrogen funding, and N26 faced its toughest governance test yet. This is not Silicon Valley news. This is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) reshaping startup dynamics — and it’s moving fast. In this Startuprad.io Summer Wrap-Up 2025, we unpac…

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How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet 30:38

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Greenwashing is everywhere — from supermarket shelves to corporate ESG reports. But are those “eco-friendly” claims worth anything without data to back them up? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger speaks with Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet, a climate tech SaaS spun out of BASF. Irene believes the solu…

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Episode 228: Sitting in the B.L.I.S.S. of God's Fiery LOVE ❖ 228 34:59

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"I'd never heard the Lord tell me this before. I'd read it, but I'd never experienced it before that He Fills All Things." —Kristen Wambach SHOW NOTES Episode Highlights The BLISS acronym: A practical framework for encountering God. Understanding the "fiery love" of God as a force of intimacy, not intimidation. The prophetic dream of a house on fir…

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Why Airbnb Is Dying & Crypto Is the Future — with Jason Lee 48:37

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From sleeping in a garage to managing 180 luxury Airbnbs and launching a $100M crypto fund — Jason Lee is living proof that vision, grit, and purpose can build massive wealth. In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, we dive deep into Jason’s journey: scaling in short-term rentals, navigating the collapse of the Airbnb gold rush, and how crypto fund-o…

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Episode 227: 5 Keys to Harness COURAGE in the face of fear: with Laura Bratton ❖ 227 50:46

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"Gratitude is being grateful for what helps us navigate through the difficulty." —Laura Bratton SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Embracing Divine Wisdom: Laura's journey teaches us that divine wisdom is often found in the most challenging moments. The Power of Self-Compassion: The practice of treating yourself with the same love and kindness you would…

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Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups 57:14

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What does it really take to move from a GenAI prototype to a production-ready system? In this episode, AWS AI Engineering Specialist Dennis Traub breaks down the hard truths behind scaling, securing, and monitoring AI systems — and why the future belongs to startups who learn how to productionize AI fast. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most…

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No Investors, No Code — Just Grit! How to Build a 7-Figure HVAC Business 1:05:35

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What does it really take to build a home service empire in America — from scratch, no tech skills, no outside money? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Moe Osman, a former sales pro who bootstrapped his HVAC company using Facebook ads, hustle, and a clear growth strategy. We break down exactly how to start with under $3K, make hi…

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Episode 226: Wading Through the Murky Waters: Navigating Relational Issues with God ❖ 226 28:26

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"God never wants us to respond with a negative behavior to a negative behavior. He wants us to respond from the fullness of love, from being outfitted with those really quality waders." SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Honor your dream life: Keep a journal by your bed to record your dreams, as they can be a channel for God to speak to you. Focus on th…

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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust 48:10

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Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely — and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads. …

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He Cleaned Toilets at 16 — Now Owns a $25M Real Estate Empire 1:07:09

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From scrubbing toilets to running medical facilities — this is the unfiltered journey of Jason Santos, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who turned hustle into generational wealth. In this powerful episode of Founder 2 Founder, Jason reveals how he flipped his first house with no experience, raised smart capital, built healthcare facilities, …

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Episode 225: The TALK Method: Transforming Your Prayer Life ❖ 225 32:32

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"It is so important when we talk to God, when we pray, that we feel heard. Yes, we know that scripture tells us that God hears us, but there's something about it when we feel His attention when we feel that we have been heard." —Kristen Wambach SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Talking to God can be structured using the acronym T-A-L-K. Faith is the co…

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How Jason Hennessey Built an SEO Empire Without a Website 42:03

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In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Jason Hennessey, founder of one of the top SEO agencies for law firms — and a master of systems, focus, and growth. He shares how he worked 80+ hour weeks without burning out, the sticky-note method he uses every Sunday, and how he scaled Hennessey Digital before even launching a proper website.…

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How Count Finance Tackles Millennial Money Anxiety with Automation & Empathy 30:34

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What if your money app actually reduced your anxiety instead of triggering it?In this episode, Laura Cornely shares how she walked away from private equity to build Count — a fintech that’s deeply personal, empathy-led, and built for millennial mental clarity. What You'll Learn: How money anxiety is the unspoken epidemic of our generation — and how…

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TOP AI Tools That Actually Work for SEO in 2025 1:14:09

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Most people are using AI tools the wrong way. In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with SEO legend Jason Hennessey to uncover the AI tools that actually boost traffic and increase lead conversion by 20% — and how you can use them to scale your business. 🔥 You’ll learn: • Jason’s top AI-powered SEO tools for 2025 • How to write content t…

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Episode 224: Silencing the Inner Critic: Divine Wisdom for Your Worth ❖ 224 40:10

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"We don't ever want our seeking of higher consciousness to erase out that Jesus is our friend and He's walking with us here on the earth." SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The inner critic is a pervasive force that holds us back. Self-doubt can inhibit our growth and connection with God. Pruning can lead to new life and growth. Acknowledging our feeli…

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Episode 223: The Spiritual Side of Dying: An Interview with End-of-Life Doula Gina Economopoulos ❖ 223 56:56

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Join Kristen Wambach and the inspiring Gina Economopoulos for a profound discussion on bridging heaven and earth through the sacred work of an end-of-life doula." SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How a deep Christian spiritual growth can miraculously transform even the deepest grief into profound peace and hope. The astonishing reality of hearing God'…

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Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in Europe 25:33

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What if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize e…

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Episode 222: What has Mary sourced? a Permanent Portion in a Beautiful Conversation ❖ 222 51:56

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Churning Towards Wholeness: A Divine Revelation on Healing & Transformation with Kristen Wambach "He's teaching us... to know how He heals our body. And if we know how He heals our body, just imagine what happens when we lay hands on the sick. Amen." —Kristen Wambach, ➞ an impromptu episode linked with #221 SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Reflecting …

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Finance Automation for SMEs: Moss CEO on Scaling, AI & Fintech Lessons 48:41

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What if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for Eu…

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Episode 221: Overwhelmed? Jesus Has Something to Say About That ❖ 221 28:59

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"It's not the load that breaks you, it's the way you carry it." - Lou Holtz This quote directly aligns with Kristen's point about balancing busy and how our approach and attitude towards our commitments can either lead to overwhelm or allow us to maintain peace. Trade Overwhelm in! SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Trade overwhelm for tangible peace th…

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Authorship, Creativity, and the Future of Work in the Age of AI 1:16:49

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In this episode we, Thomas and Mike explore how generative AI is reshaping the way we think, create, and understand ourselves. Starting with a quote from Ted Chiang (“ChatGPT is a blurry JPEG of the internet”), we unpack what it means to be an author when machines can generate stories, music, and ideas that surprise even their human collaborators. …

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Why Emotional Branding Is the Startup Superpower You’re Ignoring | Jakob Trpin 29:30

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Your startup isn’t failing because of your tech or funding—it’s because people don’t feel your brand. In this episode, Jakob Trpin, founder of Yesyesandtwo, breaks down why emotional branding is the hidden growth engine for startups. Discover how subconscious branding cues, human-to-human marketing (H2H), and internal culture alignment create trust…

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Helsing, Luma, and EU Billions: DACH Startup Funding 2025 Unleashed 38:05

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What happens when Germany creates its second decacorn and the EU drops €10B to scale startups? This month’s news episode breaks it all down — from funding explosions in deep tech to the future of biotech, fintech innovation, and defense AI. The DACH startup scene has never been this hot. What You'll Learn Why Helsing dethroned Celonis to become Ger…

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Episode 220: Forever is Composed of Now! The Spiritual Art of Living in the Moment ❖ 220 26:50

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"Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbon." - Anne Ruth Schabacher 🧐 Ever felt like life is slipping through your fingers as you rush from one task to another? What if the secret to profound joy and clarity lies not in the next milestone but in the very breath you’re taking right now? Kristen Wambach reveals how the present moment holds t…

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Sweat Equity, Startups & the £75 That Changed Everything 34:16

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Guest: Colin Glass – Entrepreneur, investor, accountant, and mentor to hundreds of startups 🔥 He Turned £75 into a Startup Empire: How Colin Glass Helped Build & Back Hundreds of Businesses What does it really take to build a successful startup—and back the next generation of founders? In this powerful episode of The Launch Podcast, we sit down wit…